University of Hawaii System
Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Marine Bioculturalist, 0084211) (UPDATED
University of Hawaii System, Hilo, Hawaii, us, 96721
Overview
Title: Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Marine Bioculturalist) (Updated 04/17/2025) Position Number: 84211 Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS) Location: UH-Hilo Date Posted: April 15, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous, first review on or around May 29, 2025 Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experience Monthly Type: 9-month Tenure-Track:
Tenure-Track Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2025 or January 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biocultural marine science; teach additional marine science courses; mentor and advise students; and contribute to the university and broader community by engaging in service activities. Develop a strong research program in Hawai\'i and the Pacific, preferably in nearshore waters and coral reefs, and collaborate with UH Hilo faculty, government agencies, non-profit organizations, communities, private land owners and managers, and others in applied, interdisciplinary research. As a member of the Marine Science Department, contribute to shaping the future direction of the program. The University of Hawai\'i at Hilo is a comprehensive, diverse, regional university that offers small class sizes, has a low faculty-to-student ratio, and is committed to providing opportunities for experiential learning, including undergraduate and graduate research. Engage in service to the Department, College, University, and the broader community. Participate in program review, curriculum development, advancement of department programs, and evaluation of student learning outcomes. Attend department meetings and work collaboratively with department faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met. Minimum qualifications
A Ph.D. at the time of hire in Marine Science or related fields (including, but not limited to Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology, Oceanography, Geography, Archaeology, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management). Experience working in collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and other local communities on Hawai\'i Island or across the Hawaiian islands and the broader insular Pacific region. Demonstrated college or university level teaching experience as instructor of record related to Marine Science fields. Experience or a plan to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into instruction. Demonstrated scholarly achievement and research experience including peer-reviewed publication record in area of scientific expertise. Experience or a plan to develop research in Hawai\'i that integrates traditional ecological knowledge Experience or a plan to incorporate graduate and undergraduate students in research. High-quality communication skills as demonstrated by an articulate cover letter and curriculum vitae that detail how the applicant meets minimum and desired qualifications. Desirable qualifications
Demonstrated interdisciplinary teaching experience integrating Hawaiian knowledge systems with other forms of science. Demonstrated success in working with marginalized and Indigenous student populations. Demonstrated excellence in college or university level teaching. Experience in coastal waters or coral reef research. Post-doctoral experience with a focus on marine science. Demonstrated ability to acquire external research funding. A plan to work in collaboration with department faculty on integrated research. A strong connection to Hawai\'i-based communities. Proficiency in, or familiarity with, Hawaiian language and history. Pay range : Commensurate with qualifications and experience. To Apply
For a complete description, application instructions and to submit an application, please visit the UH Hilo job portal and search for position number 84211 or Assistant Professor of Marine Science. Review the full job posting before applying. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, follow the instructions to create an account. Click on the Apply button on the UH Hilo job portal to complete an application and attach required documents. A complete application must include as separate documents: Cover letter highlighting the ability to perform the stated duties, how the applicant meets all minimum qualifications and any desirable qualifications, and which summarizes how relevant teaching and research experience would complement the current expertise within the department; A current curriculum vitae clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past; One- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of high-quality teaching; One- to two-page statement of research goals; Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required prior to employment); and Contact information (names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) of three to five current professional references. Do not include any self-identifying photos and redact references to social security numbers and date of birth on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawai\'i at Hilo. Failure to submit all requested documents/information shall deem an application to be incomplete and will not be considered. Electronic submissions only. Inquiries
Dr. Steven Colbert, (808) 932-7596, colberts@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai\'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai\'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai\'i complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Title: Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Marine Bioculturalist) (Updated 04/17/2025) Position Number: 84211 Hiring Unit: College of Natural & Health Sciences (CNHS) Location: UH-Hilo Date Posted: April 15, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous, first review on or around May 29, 2025 Salary Information: Commensurate with qualification and experience Monthly Type: 9-month Tenure-Track:
Tenure-Track Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2025 or January 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding. Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biocultural marine science; teach additional marine science courses; mentor and advise students; and contribute to the university and broader community by engaging in service activities. Develop a strong research program in Hawai\'i and the Pacific, preferably in nearshore waters and coral reefs, and collaborate with UH Hilo faculty, government agencies, non-profit organizations, communities, private land owners and managers, and others in applied, interdisciplinary research. As a member of the Marine Science Department, contribute to shaping the future direction of the program. The University of Hawai\'i at Hilo is a comprehensive, diverse, regional university that offers small class sizes, has a low faculty-to-student ratio, and is committed to providing opportunities for experiential learning, including undergraduate and graduate research. Engage in service to the Department, College, University, and the broader community. Participate in program review, curriculum development, advancement of department programs, and evaluation of student learning outcomes. Attend department meetings and work collaboratively with department faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met. Minimum qualifications
A Ph.D. at the time of hire in Marine Science or related fields (including, but not limited to Marine Biology, Biology, Zoology, Oceanography, Geography, Archaeology, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management). Experience working in collaborative partnerships with Indigenous and other local communities on Hawai\'i Island or across the Hawaiian islands and the broader insular Pacific region. Demonstrated college or university level teaching experience as instructor of record related to Marine Science fields. Experience or a plan to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into instruction. Demonstrated scholarly achievement and research experience including peer-reviewed publication record in area of scientific expertise. Experience or a plan to develop research in Hawai\'i that integrates traditional ecological knowledge Experience or a plan to incorporate graduate and undergraduate students in research. High-quality communication skills as demonstrated by an articulate cover letter and curriculum vitae that detail how the applicant meets minimum and desired qualifications. Desirable qualifications
Demonstrated interdisciplinary teaching experience integrating Hawaiian knowledge systems with other forms of science. Demonstrated success in working with marginalized and Indigenous student populations. Demonstrated excellence in college or university level teaching. Experience in coastal waters or coral reef research. Post-doctoral experience with a focus on marine science. Demonstrated ability to acquire external research funding. A plan to work in collaboration with department faculty on integrated research. A strong connection to Hawai\'i-based communities. Proficiency in, or familiarity with, Hawaiian language and history. Pay range : Commensurate with qualifications and experience. To Apply
For a complete description, application instructions and to submit an application, please visit the UH Hilo job portal and search for position number 84211 or Assistant Professor of Marine Science. Review the full job posting before applying. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, follow the instructions to create an account. Click on the Apply button on the UH Hilo job portal to complete an application and attach required documents. A complete application must include as separate documents: Cover letter highlighting the ability to perform the stated duties, how the applicant meets all minimum qualifications and any desirable qualifications, and which summarizes how relevant teaching and research experience would complement the current expertise within the department; A current curriculum vitae clearly listing courses that have been taught in the past; One- to two-page statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of high-quality teaching; One- to two-page statement of research goals; Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required prior to employment); and Contact information (names, affiliations, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers) of three to five current professional references. Do not include any self-identifying photos and redact references to social security numbers and date of birth on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University of Hawai\'i at Hilo. Failure to submit all requested documents/information shall deem an application to be incomplete and will not be considered. Electronic submissions only. Inquiries
Dr. Steven Colbert, (808) 932-7596, colberts@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai\'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai\'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai\'i complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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